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Yes, one reason its use as a preservative has largely stopped is because exposure to it can cause cancer.
Also both ingestion and inhalation can kill you (very painfully), getting it in your eyes can blind you and getting it in any open wounds will hurt more than you can imagine
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∙ 11y agoFormaldehyde is irritating to tissues when it comes into direct contact with them.
Some people are more sensitive to the effects of formaldehyde than others.
The most common symptoms include irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat,
along with increased tearing, which occurs at air concentrations of about 0.4-3 parts
per million (ppm). NIOSH states that formaldehyde is immediately dangerous to life and health
at 20 ppm. One large study of people with Asthma found that they may be more sensitive
to the effects of inhaled formaldehyde than other people; however, many studies show that
they are not more sensitive. Severe pain, vomiting, coma, and possible death can occur
after drinking large amounts of formaldehyde. Skin can become irritated if it comes
into contact with a strong solution of formaldehyde.
The most deadly effect of formaldehyde is that it gives birth to CANCER.
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∙ 13y agoYes you dumb butt
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∙ 11y agoYes
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∙ 11y agoSure is
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Is timonacic acid dangerous when heated?
since it is part of the aldehyde group, yes. Aldehyde is an organic derivative of formaldehyde, so when it is heated it turns into a gas and releases toxic vapors.
Is formaldehyde a gas?
Formaldehyde is liquid at room temperature.
What is formaldehyde-free mean?
Means the product has no formaldehyde in it.
When was Flowers in Formaldehyde created?
Flowers in Formaldehyde was created in 2004.
Equation of formaldehyde schiff's reagent benzaldehyde schiff's reagent and acetone schiff's reagent?
Formaldehyde schiffs reagent Formaldehyde schiffs reagent
Does formaldehyde sterilize?
No. Formaldehyde is commonly used as an embalming agent. You should NEVER use formaldehyde as a sterilizer, as the chemicals are toxic to humans and animals.
How long after fish are treated with formaldehyde can they be consumed?
Not at all! Formaldehyde is toxic and foods exposed to it should not be eaten.
When preserving a cane toad how should you leave it in 5 percent formaldehyde?
Leave the toad in a jar of 5% formaldehyde forever. Be sure to label the jar as containing 5% formaldehyde, because it is toxic.
How does formalin attenuate bacterial virulence?
Formalin is a solution of formaldehyde, which is highly toxic. A third of an ounce of formaldehyde can kill an adult human. Formalin kills the bacteria, but leaves it intact enough to be used for vaccines.
What are alternative materials to urea formaldehyde?
Resorcinol is a phenol formaldehyde resin, black in colour. It is a marginally less toxic but more expensive alternative to Urea Formaldehyde glue. ...www.rainforestinfo.org.au/good_wood/glue.htm - 7k - Cached - Similar pages - Note thisHope this helps - Rob Crick
What toxic chemicals are in copy paper?
No; toilet paper is primary cellulose with a filling material and sometimes a coloring agent.
Is formaldehyde a element compound solution or mixture?
Formaldehyde is an organic compound with the formula CH2O (toxic, pungent smelling gas). It is the simplest aldehyde, hence its systematic name methanal.The solution in water is called formalin (disinfectant).
Is mdf toxic?
Yes. MDF contains formaldehyde, and so it cannot be burned - it releases very toxic gases. Respiratory protection should be worn while sanding it. There are companies that make non-toxic MDF, but they are rare. Most all MDF you encounter will be toxic if not covered by a sealer/paint/etc.
Where can i find information about bamboo floor?
Bamboo floors are safe if you buy a product that was made in the United Sates and not in China. The chinese government does not regulate the production and their floors are treated with formaldehyde, which is a toxic chemical. In the USA, there is a strict regulation, making all the bamboo floors formaldehyde-free.
What is chemical content of material for Backalite?
Bakelite is based on the thermosetting phenol formaldehyde resin polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride, developed in 1907–1909 by Belgian Dr. Leo Baekeland, formed by the reaction under heat and pressure of phenol (a toxic, colourless crystalline solid) and formaldehyde (a simple organic compound).
Does formaldehyde in nail hardener cause breast cancer?
Formaldehyde is a toxic carcinogenic substance, and individuals should try to minimize exposure; however, I'm not aware if the exposure to a typical user of nail hardener is enough to significantly increase the risk of breast cancer (or any cancer, for that matter).
Is formaldehyde good for curing colds?
No, formaldehyde is good for preserving things, like dead bodies. It can have toxic effects on living humans in even very small amounts of exposure.It is an ingredient in some vaccines in significantly small amounts to act as a preservative of those ingredients, but it is not a part of the active ingredients in medicines or vaccines. See the related link to Wikipedia below for more information on formaldehyde and its toxicity and uses.
